Arsenal may wave goodbye to record signing Nicolas Pepe this summer!
Since Arteta took the helm, the Gunners have transformed themselves from a team on the fringe of European qualification to a strong title contender, completing a magnificent turnaround with only 10 matches remaining.
Satisfaction with players has increased and it is rumored that Arsenal are planning to release some of their players in the summer window and Nicolas Pepe could be a casualty.
With six goals in Ligue 1 and two in the Europa League this season, he will find it difficult to stay in the team despite his impressive performances, earning £140,000 a week with just one year left on his contract.
The Ivorian winger, who joined the Gunners for £72m in 2019, scored just 16 goals in 80 league appearances and was loaned out to Nice last summer, and while the North London tour was sparkling, Saka's performances on the right were equally dazzling.
The Premier League leaders, who are new to the game, are expected to sell 27-year-old Pepe in the summer window to raise funds for the new season.
The Sun reports that Nice are interested in taking over Pepe at the end of the season and the player himself has not ruled out a move.
Pepe is just one of seven potential departures. Lokonga, Niles and Suarez have gone on loan to the Premier League, while the remaining three are adrift overseas.
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Arteta's team is eight points ahead of Manchester City, and the direct dialogue in April may become a key battle for the season's belonging. Whether Arsenal win the cup or not, European qualification is basically locked.
In preparation for next season's European campaign, Arteta are interested in selling players and raising funds in the summer window.
Midfield target Subbimendi intent on staying at Real, Caicedo extends Brighton contract, England midfielder Declan Rice a potential attraction.
Arsenal will need to invest heavily in the transfer market if they are to sign the aforementioned players. The road to the title this season is largely due to the precise layout of the transfer market.
Ramsdale commented, "The signings of Jesus and Zinchenko have strengthened the team immensely. They keep winning titles and that's exactly what we've done."
"Jorginho joins and will also be a champion player, having won the Premier League, the World Cup and all the trophies. So I think each of us is doing better than last year and everything is going in the right direction."
